Atty. Douglas Spencer Meisel

Atty. Douglas Spencer Meisel

Douglas Spencer Meisel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Douglas has been licensed for 10 years.

Arlington Arlington 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About Douglas Spencer Meisel at a glance

Douglas Spencer Meisel is a criminal defense attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2016). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Douglas Spencer Meisel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Douglas has been licensed for 10 years
  • Douglas practices in Arlington, VA

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Douglas Spencer Meisel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Spencer Meisel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Douglas Spencer Meisel's law office located?
Douglas Spencer Meisel's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Douglas Spencer Meisel focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Douglas Spencer Meisel practiced law?
Douglas Spencer Meisel has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
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Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2016

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